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At Close Range (1986)

R | | Crime, Drama | 18 April 1986 (USA)
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In 1978 Pennsylvania, an absentee father is reacquainted with his estranged teenage sons who become intrigued with his romanticized life of crime.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Brad Jr.
... Brad Sr.
... Terry
... Tommy (as Christopher Penn)
... Julie
... Grandma
... Patch
... Dickie
... Tony Pine
... Boyd
... Mary Sue
Jake Dengel ... Lester
... Tim
... Aggie
... Lucas
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Based upon the true story of Bruce Johnston Sr., his son, and his brothers; together, they constituted one of suburban Philadelphia's most notorious crime families during the 1970s. Their criminal activities ranged from burglary, theft... and ultimately, murder. Written by LizFL

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real life brothers playing brothers | shot in the arm | shot in a car | criminal | pennsylvania | See All (74) »

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Like father. Like son. Like hell. See more »

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Crime | Drama

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18 April 1986 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$180,286, 20 April 1986, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,347,000
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Sean Penn and Chris Penn who play brothers in this film, are brothers in real life. See more »

Goofs

When Brad Sr is being walked into the courthouse after being arrested, the building behind him is the Williamson County Bank located in Franklin, Tennessee not in Pennsylvania where the events took place. See more »

Quotes

Brad Whitewood Sr.: I just bought this car. It's cherry. Will you give me $4600 for her?
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Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
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Disturbing.
6 February 2006 | by – See all my reviews

This is such a well crafted film in so many ways, I urge you not to watch it alone. The writer has dipped into Greek mythology as well as modern newspaper tabloids, and come up with a frightening collection of kids and adults that you absolutely believe could exist down the street in a 'lesser' part of town.

I won't go into the plot, except to say that it's centered around kids need for love from their parents- and what they'll do to get it.

Chris Walken walks away with the film- every time he's on screen, it lights up and all sense of time stops. I'm not exaggerating! He's stunning.

The Penn brothers, Sean and Chris, do fine work as well. But I was most surprised by Chris Penn, he's open and sad and really quite a terrific actor.

I think this is James Foleys best film, and worth a rent.
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